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Ben Vautier
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Ben Vautier
- Geste: Me Cacher Sous un Drap au Milieu d'une Place Publique
- titled and dated Eté 1971
acrylic on panel with photographic collage
- 76 by 76cm.
- 30 by 30in.
Provenance
Galerie Gunter Sachs, Hamburg
Acquired directly from the above in 1972
Exhibited
Hamburg, Galerie Gunter Sachs, Ben Vautier, 1972
Zürich, Galerie Bruno Bischofberger, Ben: Gestes, 1973
Zürich, Galerie Bruno Bischofberger, Ben: Gestes, 1973
Condition
Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is a faint white rub mark to the lower left corner of the frame and one 15 cm beneath the upper right corner. The edges of the photographs have curled slightly with age. There is a tiny loss to the bottom edge of the left hand photo. There is no evidence of any retouching when examined under ultraviolet light.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."